Okay, so the most recent piece of media pitting Batman against Superman in a powered-up grudge match didn’t exactly go over gangbusters, but that’s no reason to be worried about NetherRealm’s DC Universe fighting game Injustice 2. For starters, we have it on good authority that Zack Snyder was let nowhere near the game. Plus, the first Injustice offered up excellent fighting gameplay and an original story sprawling and inventive enough to stand with some of the strongest in the DC canon. There’s no reason to believe the sequel won’t live up to that standard.

Injustice 2 (May 16th)

Why we’re excited: With a roster that mixes the requisite DC heavy hitters with some deeper cuts (hello, Doctor Fate), Injustice 2 looks like the perfect way for superhero fans to play out their dream matchups. Throw in the new gear system, which mixes loot drops with items that change the appearance and abilities of the heroes, and there’s plenty to look forward to. The early buzz: Most of the reviews to come in so far are for the PlayStation 4 version of the game, so it’s the only one with an average of Metacritic so far. That’s sitting at a quite good 88 out of 100. Putting the DC in DLC: Only three DLC characters have been announced for Injustice 2 so far, but a further six have been teased with silhouettes. The EGM Crew recently put our nerdy heads together to deduce who each fighter might be.

The Surge (May 16th)

Why we’re excited: Now that FromSoftware has stepped back from the Dark Souls games, it’ll be up to other developers to continue the punishing action-RPG gameplay of the series with their own takes. The Surge is a sci-fi take on the formula, full of futuristic weaponry and robotic enemies to slaughter and plunder for loot. The early buzz: Reviews so far have fallen into the good-not-great category on all three platforms so far. Lowest is PlayStation 4, with a Metacritic average of 72 out of 100, followed by PC at 75 and Xbox One at 79. Robot souls: If you’re still not sold on the idea of a sci-fi Souls-style game, check out The Surge‘s launch trailer or read up on its innovative loot system.

Call of Duty: Black Ops IIIZombies Chronicles DLC (May 16th)

Available for: PS4Publisher: ActivisionDeveloper: Treyarch

Why we’re excited: This collection of eight remastered Zombies maps from throughout the Call of Duty series, compiled into one surprisingly late DLC pack for Black Ops III, offers those who are already diehard fans a chance to relive their favorite memories and a chance for newcomers to hop in for the first time. The early buzz: No reviews have been published so far for this remastered collection, but the individual maps themselves have met plenty of praise over the years from the people who love playing Zombies. Sean Spicer approved: In addition to the remastered maps, Zombies Chronicles brings across-the-board improvements to AI and introduces the GobbleGum power-ups into the older levels. There are even two new types exclusive to the DLC, which allow you to mix up the visuals and audio in quirky ways.

The biggest new games out this week: May 16th-22nd

Read on to get the lowdown on all the new releases, including our picks for the most exciting games out this week.

Okay, so the most recent piece of media pitting Batman against Superman in a powered-up grudge match didn’t exactly go over gangbusters, but that’s no reason to be worried about NetherRealm’s DC Universe fighting game Injustice 2. For starters, we have it on good authority that Zack Snyder was let nowhere near the game. Plus, the first Injustice offered up excellent fighting gameplay and an original story sprawling and inventive enough to stand with some of the strongest in the DC canon. There’s no reason to believe the sequel won’t live up to that standard.

Injustice 2 (May 16th)

Why we’re excited: With a roster that mixes the requisite DC heavy hitters with some deeper cuts (hello, Doctor Fate), Injustice 2 looks like the perfect way for superhero fans to play out their dream matchups. Throw in the new gear system, which mixes loot drops with items that change the appearance and abilities of the heroes, and there’s plenty to look forward to. The early buzz: Most of the reviews to come in so far are for the PlayStation 4 version of the game, so it’s the only one with an average of Metacritic so far. That’s sitting at a quite good 88 out of 100. Putting the DC in DLC: Only three DLC characters have been announced for Injustice 2 so far, but a further six have been teased with silhouettes. The EGM Crew recently put our nerdy heads together to deduce who each fighter might be.

The Surge (May 16th)

Why we’re excited: Now that FromSoftware has stepped back from the Dark Souls games, it’ll be up to other developers to continue the punishing action-RPG gameplay of the series with their own takes. The Surge is a sci-fi take on the formula, full of futuristic weaponry and robotic enemies to slaughter and plunder for loot. The early buzz: Reviews so far have fallen into the good-not-great category on all three platforms so far. Lowest is PlayStation 4, with a Metacritic average of 72 out of 100, followed by PC at 75 and Xbox One at 79. Robot souls: If you’re still not sold on the idea of a sci-fi Souls-style game, check out The Surge‘s launch trailer or read up on its innovative loot system.

Call of Duty: Black Ops IIIZombies Chronicles DLC (May 16th)

Available for: PS4Publisher: ActivisionDeveloper: Treyarch

Why we’re excited: This collection of eight remastered Zombies maps from throughout the Call of Duty series, compiled into one surprisingly late DLC pack for Black Ops III, offers those who are already diehard fans a chance to relive their favorite memories and a chance for newcomers to hop in for the first time. The early buzz: No reviews have been published so far for this remastered collection, but the individual maps themselves have met plenty of praise over the years from the people who love playing Zombies. Sean Spicer approved: In addition to the remastered maps, Zombies Chronicles brings across-the-board improvements to AI and introduces the GobbleGum power-ups into the older levels. There are even two new types exclusive to the DLC, which allow you to mix up the visuals and audio in quirky ways.